I am turning 50 years old tomorrow, September 25th, 2018 and I can’t believe it, a half of a century. I don’t feel that old, but I guess that is what everyone says. So I started thinking about what I have learned over 50 years. Doesn’t it go something like this… the first half of your life you are working on your footing and the second half you kicking ass? Regardless, I decided to write a little blog all about me! My purpose in writing this is personal, and for me to keep myself moving forward.
I would love to hear some of your life lessons if you would like to share them. Please feel free to comment below. So here it goes!
Being On Earth
I bet there is a waiting list up there in heaven of souls that can’t wait to come back and give life another shot! Maybe, for these heavenly souls, living on earth is like riding a bike, hurting your knee and having to sit it out for a while. Perhaps all they want is to have a another chance to have wind in their hair and breeze on their face while going way too fast. For me, I think this existence on earth is my turn and this life is an amazing exhilarating ride down a hill. Yes, it sucks sometimes and then it doesn’t… regardless I am one of the lucky souls that gets to do it now! What a blessing to be here! The greatest of all experiments! I have learned that if I don’t experiment, push the limits, change when needed, follow my bliss then shit, I miss out on truly living, growing, learning and again, evolving.
Acceptance
Everyone comes from their own experiences and paradigms. I do my best not to don’t judge their journey. Sometimes I get upset about comments or judgements that my acquaintances, friends and family make based how I look or what I say. When this happens, it hurts and it sometimes takes a while to understand that it really isn’t about me, it’s about where they are coming from. I accept and let it go. As a dear friend always says, “don’t take things personally, even when they are”.
Love
I have loved with my entire heart…. Loving someone like that is bliss. It’s amazing to love and I am so grateful to have experienced how much my heart could love. However, I am learning now how much more important it is to give myself beautiful passionate love and respect myself at the same time. I think I have learned this one the hard way, and I am excited about the future combination of both self love and respect, while being in love like that again with another person.
If I Can Think IT, I Can Do IT
My dad actually said this all the time, “you can do anything you want in this lifetime” so far in the last 50 years, I believe he is right! Yes, my Dad rocked! I am my only limitation! I may be scared to death! So I close my eyes and put one foot in front of another. I DO create my own reality.
Be Like Sparky
My puppy Sparky always makes me smile and tickles my heart. He is so lovable, and always happy to roll over for rub. His entire world is toys, he has tons of them and carries them around ready to play at all times and loves with zest, enthusiasm and lot’s of “licky, licks”! I want to be as happy, loving and playful as my little mutt.
Friendship
Friends come and go – I cherish the time I have with my friends. Sometimes situations change. For me I love my friends always even when there is less frequent interactions. I think that is just how life goes. They are always in my heart and that’s okay.
Work
I have to connect my heart with the work I do. For me, in this life, I want to feel connected to my daily work and am always looking for purpose. When I do this, money and opportunity comes. I jump in with both feet and nothing stops me. If I am not connected, I will change it. Life is too short and nothing is ever guaranteed.
Crying
I know this seems like a very strange topic for a life lesson, but honesty this one has caused a lot of grief for me personally (pardon the pun!). I am a cry baby. I cry for happy things, sad things or if anyone else is crying for happy or sad things! I feel deeply and am very empathetic. I have learned to tell myself It’s okay to cry, turn red and get huge monster eyes… at least I feel and that’s all part of life.
Overthinking
Close your eyes and hit send! Just do it! Overthinking stops progress. Then if it doesn’t work, change it.
Children
I have raised my two amazing boys (now adults) to be their own person and follow their bliss. I don’t believe in making a carbon copy of me or put that stress on them. I am there for them always and respect the decisions they make in their life because, well… it’s their life to live. I love them and I am so proud of them. This was always my philosophy and I am going to count is as a life lesson for me! I like what I did, and boy do I like, and love my boys!
Change:
Simple. If it doesn’t work, change it.
Well, that’s it! 50 years done! Looking forward to whatever I have left!
Sending my love,
Robbie Ann
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